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Dahshur

The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, the first true pyramid, which you can climb down inside, with few other visitors.

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Time Needed
2–3 hours

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The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, the first true pyramid, which you can climb down inside, with few other visitors.

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